"items of school wear are brokered through underground establishments known as ""burusera"", although changes to Japanese law have made such practices difficult. The pop group Onyanko Club had a provocative song called ""Don't Strip Off the Sailor Suit!"". Japanese school uniform The Japanese school uniform is modeled in appearance similar to that of the European-style naval uniforms and was first used in Japan in the late 19th century, replacing the traditional kimono. Today, school uniforms are common in many of the Japanese public and private school systems. The Japanese word for this type of uniform is . The gakuran and"
"means ""whole body"" in Japanese. Clothing fetish Clothing fetishism or garment fetishism is a sexual fetish that revolves around a fixation upon a particular article or type of clothing, a collection of garments that appear as part of a fashion or uniform, or a person dressed in such a garment. The clinical definition of a sexual fetish would require that a person be fixated on a specific garment to the extent that it exists as a recurrent (or exclusive) stimulus for sexual gratification. One who exhibits a clothing fetish may be aroused by the sight of a person wearing a"
"translates as ""thing to wear"", and up until the 19th century it was the main form of dress worn by men and women alike in Japan. Traditionally, the art of assembling the kimono was passed on from mother to daughter. Today this art is also taught in schools, and the technique is the same. First, one puts on the tabi, which are white cotton socks. Then the undergarments are put on followed by a top and a wraparound skirt. Next, the nagajuban (under-kimono) is put on, which is then tied by a datemaki belt. Finally, the kimono is put on,"
"Kimono The is a traditional Japanese garment. ""Kimono"" was basically derived from the Chinese ""hanfu"" of the Wu region in Jiangnan, China. ""Kimono"" (""ki"": wear + ""mono"": object = ""worn object"", ""object that is worn"") means ""garment"" and has come to denote these full-length, usually robes. The standard English plural is ""kimonos"", but the unmarked Japanese plural ""kimono"" is also used. Kimonos are often worn for important festivals or formal occasions as formal clothing. Kimono have T-shaped, Dambi-straight-lined robes worn so that the hem falls to the ankle, with attached collars and long, wide sleeves. Kimono are wrapped around the"
"it is generally less expensive than ""arai hari"" but may be impossible for certain fabrics or dyes. Kimono The is a traditional Japanese garment. ""Kimono"" was basically derived from the Chinese ""hanfu"" of the Wu region in Jiangnan, China. ""Kimono"" (""ki"": wear + ""mono"": object = ""worn object"", ""object that is worn"") means ""garment"" and has come to denote these full-length, usually robes. The standard English plural is ""kimonos"", but the unmarked Japanese plural ""kimono"" is also used. Kimonos are often worn for important festivals or formal occasions as formal clothing. Kimono have T-shaped, Dambi-straight-lined robes worn so that the"
"greatly influenced by, the three-dimensional monochrome ink (""sumi"") landscape painting, ""sumi-e"" or ""suibokuga"". In Japan, the garden has the status of artwork. Traditional Japanese clothing distinguishes Japan from all other countries around the world. The Japanese word kimono means ""something one wears"" and they are the traditional garments of Japan. Originally, the word kimono was used for all types of clothing, but eventually, it came to refer specifically to the full-length garment also known as the naga-gi, meaning ""long-wear"", that is still worn today on special occasions by women, men, and children. The earliest kimonos were heavily influenced by traditional"
"example, typically remained in seclusion only 27 days.) The Japanese term for mourning dress is ""mofuku"" (喪服). The term refers to either primarily black Western-style formal wear or to black traditional Japanese clothing worn at funerals and Buddhist memorial services. Other colors, particularly reds and bright shades, are considered inappropriate for mourning dress. If wearing Western clothes, women may wear a single strand of white pearls. Japanese-style mourning dress for women consists of a five-crested plain black silk kimono, black obi and black accessories worn over white undergarments, black sandals and white split-toe socks. Men's mourning dress consists of clothing"
"(, ""tenugui"" in Japanese): cotton scarf worn under the helmet to absorb perspiration and prevent interference in the competitors' vision. It can also be called a ""Dougong"" but not to be mixed up with the Chinese definition. A.) Homyeoum (, ""men"" in Japanese): Helmet including a wire grill to protect the face. B.) Kap (, ""dō"" in Japanese): Chest protector D.) Kapsang (, ""tare"" in Japanese): Canvas and leather skirt worn around the waist to protect the hip and groin area C,E.) Howan (, ""kote"" in Japanese):(pair) formed mitts with cuffs used to protect the hand and wrist area. As"
"Japanese clothing There are typically two types of clothing that the Japanese wear: the , such as kimonos, and . Japanese traditional fashion combines multiple styles that reflect early Japan's visual culture. It represents the culture's visible artistic and traditional values and joins them together to create a form of fashion recognizable to foreign cultures. The most well known form of Japanese traditional fashion is the kimono (translates to ""something to wear""), but other types include the yukata and the hakama. The different styles have been produced, expressed, and transformed by artists well known in Japan, including fashion designers Issey"
"Inrō An (plural the same) is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist. They are often highly decorated, in a variety of materials and techniques, in particular often using lacquer. Because traditional Japanese robes lacked pockets, objects were often carried by hanging them from the obi in containers known as ""sagemono"" (a Japanese generic term for a hanging object attached to a sash). Most sagemono were created for specialized contents, such as tobacco, pipes, writing brush and ink, but the type known as inrō was suitable for carrying anything small."
"Tatami (Japanese armour) Tatami (畳具足), or ""tatami gusoku"" (from ""tatamu"" 畳む, ""to fold"") and ""gusoku"" (meaning full suit of armour), was a type of lightweight portable folding Japanese armour worn during the feudal era of Japan by the samurai class and their foot soldiers (ashigaru). The ""Tatami dō"" (a foldable cuirass) or the ""tatami katabira"" (an armoured jacket) were the main components of a full suit of tatami armour. A """" (complete suit of folding armor) includes a ""tatami dō"" or """" (jacket) and a ""tatami kabuto"" (helmet) """", or """" (hood) or similar type of head protection along with"
"as the pre-World War II version. Note that these translations are glosses, and may not reflect certain nuances or rare alternative meanings. In addition, the translations are for the classical meaning of the verb, which may differ from the modern meaning of the verb if it has survived into modern Japanese either slightly (e.g., ""ki-ru"", which meant ""to wear [in general]"" in classical Japanese, but means ""to wear [from the waist up]"" in modern Japanese), or significantly (e.g., ""wi-ru"", which meant ""to sit"" in classical Japanese, but primarily means ""to be"" (for animate objects) in modern Japanese). Some may have"
"lowered. Kimono textiles can to be classified into two categories: Gofuku(呉服), which indicates silk textiles in general, for luxuries and cotton/hemp Futomono(太物) for everyday wear. Gofuku was named after 呉 (Wú) in ancient China, where the technology of silk fabrics originated from. Cotton clothing is called Momenfuku (木綿服) whereas hemp clothing is called Asafuku (麻服) in Japanese. Cotton/hemp fabrics are generally called as Futomono (太物, Thick materials) as the fiber of these materials are thicker compared to that of silk. Till the end of the Edo period, tailoring of these fabrics were handled respectively at Gofuku store (Gofuku Dana) and"
"means ""Japanese item""; an article produced in Japan. In chanoyu, the term traditionally is used in contrast to ""Karamono"" or ""Shimamono"". See Chawan, Chaki, Kuniyakimono. A ""mizusashi"" (水指) is a lidded container for fresh cold water used by the host in the tea room during ceremonies. The water is mainly used to replenish the water in the ""kama"" at the end of certain ceremonies. ""Mizusashi"" are generally made of ceramic, but wooden and glass mizusashi are also used. If it is a ceramic mizusashi and has a matching lid of the same ceramic, the lid is referred to as a"
"Japanese idiom ""fundoshi o shimete kakaru"" (tighten your loincloth) means the same as the English phrase ""roll up your sleeves"" — in other words, get ready for some hard work. The Japanese idiom ""tanin no fundoshi"" (literally, ""anyone else's fundoshi"") means borrow or use tools or materials of anyone else. Fundoshi Nowadays, the fundoshi is mainly used not as underwear but as festival (""matsuri"") clothing at Hadaka Matsuri or, sometimes, as swimwear. The fundoshi is first mentioned in the classic Japanese history text the ""Nihongi"". They are also depicted on clay figures, ""haniwa"". The fundoshi was the underwear of choice"
"is not used for cold-blooded animals or inanimate objects. Japanese pronouns Japanese pronouns (or Japanese deictic classifiers) are words in the Japanese language used to address or refer to present people or things, where present means people or things that can be pointed at. The position of things (far away, nearby) and their role in the current interaction (goods, addresser, addressee, bystander) are features of the meaning of those words. The use of pronouns, especially when referring to oneself and speaking in the first person, vary between gender, formality, dialect and region where Japanese is spoken. In contrast to present"
"Hachimaki A hachimaki (, ""helmet-scarf"") is a stylized headband (bandana) in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth, worn as a symbol of perseverance, effort, or courage by the wearer. These are worn on many occasions, for example, by sports spectators, by women giving birth, students in cram school, office workers, expert tradesmen taking pride in their work, ""bōsōzoku"" (teen biker gangs) and rioters. These narrow strips of fabric are generally decorated with inspirational slogans, like """"Nippon Ichi"""" (, ""the best of Japan"") or """"Hisshō"""" (, ""certain victory""), but most typically with the rising sun motif. The historical"
"object for sexual gratification; for example, in an inept translation of ""Do you have a wife?"" In Japanese, the English word ""to have"" is most often translated into the verbs iru (いる or 居る) and aru (ある or 有る). The former verb is used to indicate the presence of a person, animal, or other living creature (excluding plant life) while the latter verb is closer to the English ""to have"" and is used for inanimate objects. ""I have a pen"" becomes ""Watashi ni wa pen ga aru"" (私にはペンがある) which can be represented in English as ""I (topic) pen (subject) exists""."
"from the Japanese word for ""whole body"". The catsuit is often worn in movies, television, music videos, and computer games. Catsuit A catsuit is a one-piece form-fitting garment that covers the torso and the legs, and frequently the arms. They are usually made from stretchable material, such as lycra, chiffon, spandex (after 1959), latex, or velour, but may use less elastic materials, such as leather or PVC. Catsuits frequently close using a zipper at the front or back, or are pulled on over the neck opening. Catsuits are most commonly worn by women, but are also worn by men. A"
"used to decorate inro made of other materials. Inrō, like the ojime and netsuke they were associated with, evolved over time from strictly utilitarian articles into objects of high art and immense craftsmanship. Inrō An (plural the same) is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist. They are often highly decorated, in a variety of materials and techniques, in particular often using lacquer. Because traditional Japanese robes lacked pockets, objects were often carried by hanging them from the obi in containers known as ""sagemono"" (a Japanese generic term for a"
"body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and are secured by a sash called an ""obi"", which is tied at the back. Kimono are generally worn with traditional footwear (especially ""zōri"" or ""geta"") and split-toe socks (""tabi""). Today, kimono are most often worn by women, particularly on special occasions. Traditionally, unmarried women wore a style of kimono called ""furisode"", with almost floor-length sleeves, on special occasions. A few older women and even fewer men still wear the kimono on a daily basis. Men wear the kimono most often at weddings, tea"
"time. The Kimono (着物), labelled the ""national costume of Japan"", is the most formal and well-known form of traditional fashion. Japanese kimonos are wrapped around the body, sometimes in several layers, and are secured in place by sashes with a wide obi to complete it. There are accessories and ties needed to wear the kimono correctly. After the four-class system ended in the Tokugawa period (1603-1867), the symbolic meaning of the kimono shifted from a reflection of social class to a reflection of self, allowing those to incorporate their own tastes and individualize their outfit. The process of wearing a"
"wearing masks and mino. Mino (straw cape) A is a traditional Japanese garment, a raincoat made out of straw. Traditional mino are an article of outerwear covering the entire body, although shorter ones resembling grass skirts were also historically used to cover the lower body alone. Similar straw capes were also used in China, Vietnam and Korea. Rice straw has water repellent properties. Raindrops striking a mat of straw will tend to flow along the fibers of the mat, rather than penetrate underneath it. For this reason, early Japanese rain gear was often made of straw, which has the added"
"clothing and include ""furisode"", ""jūnihitoe"", ""kimono"", ""sokutai"", ""yukata"", ""obi"", and many other items. Headgear could include ""kanzashi"" while footwear such as ""geta"" also needed textiles. The different techniques for dyeing designs onto fabric are: The weaving technique for dyed threads to make fabric are: Amongst the more well-known regional types are: Japanese lacquerware can be traced to prehistoric finds. It is most often made from wooden objects, which receive multiple layers of refined lac juices, each of which must dry before the next is applied. These layers make a tough skin impervious to water damage and resistant to breakage, providing"
"Furoshiki Furoshiki (風呂敷) are a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth traditionally used to transport clothes, gifts, or other goods. Although possibly dating back as far as the middle of the Nara period, the name, meaning ""bath spread"", derives from the Edo period practice of using them to bundle clothes while at the sentō (public baths; public ""furo"") to prevent a mix-up of the bathers' clothes. Before becoming associated with public baths, ""furoshiki"" were known as ""hirazutsumi"" (平包), or flat folded bundle. Eventually, the ""furoshiki""’s usage extended to serve as a means for merchants to transport their wares or to"
"Haramaki (clothing) Haramaki (, ""bellyband"") are items of Japanese clothing that cover the stomach. They are worn for health and fashion reasons. During the First Sino-Japanese War and World War II, a soldier going off to fight was often given a senninbari haramaki (""1,000 stitch belt"") by his family. A mother, sister, or wife would stand on the street and ask passing women to contribute a stitch until 1,000 had been collected. The garment was meant to both provide warmth and serve as a talisman to ward away harm. Modern haramaki do not have much in common with their historical"
"""Iromuji"" () are colored kimono that may be worn by married and unmarried women. They are mainly worn to tea ceremonies. The dyed silk may be figured (""rinzu"", similar to jacquard), but has no differently colored patterns. It comes from the word ""muji"" which means plain or solid and ""iro"" which means color. ""Komon"" () means ""fine pattern"". The term refers to kimono with a small, repeated pattern throughout the garment. This style is more casual and may be worn around town, or dressed up with a formal obi for a restaurant. Both married and unmarried women may wear ""komon""."
"Jinbei A , alternately or , is a kind of traditional Japanese clothing worn by men, women, boys, girls, and even babies during the summer. Women's ""jinbei"" have started to become popular in recent years. ""Jinbei"" are usually worn as a form of nightwear or house wear. Normally, men wear ""jinbei"" only in their own homes or when close to home (usually to collect the mail, go on a local errand, or while shopping or dining at a local restaurant). Sometimes ""jinbei"" are used as substitute for yukata during a summer festival, typically by men and boys but also frequently"
"Tankō Tankō (Jap. ) or ""Gaya armor“, ""Silla armor“ is a form of Japanese armor that was common in the Kofun period. The ""Tankō"" (literally ""little bowl“) is the first uniquely definable type of Japanese armor. Other types that were used earlier such as ""Jòdai no Katchù"" (ancient armor, as described by armor historian Suenaga Masao) have been mentioned, but are not entirely verifiable. The ""Tankō"" was made of sheet iron and tanned leather, laced at the hips to conform to the wearer's body. The leather served as a support for the iron sheets, and as a protective lining meant"
"difficult process associated with the wardrobe. Each type of garment corresponds to a special occasion, such as festivals, ceremonies, or weddings. The materials, colors, and layers used for the clothing differentiate them and their significance, as the looks are also often worn seasonally. The clothing that embodies the culture represents Japan's traditional values that remain in their community to this day. As it became popular in the Western world, there has been controversy regarding cultural appropriation with the costumes of the culture, specifically the ""Kimono Wednesday"" event held at the Boston Museum of Arts. Traditional garments are now mainly worn"
"Zakka Zakka (from the Japanese 'kak-ka in de zak-ka'（閣下 雑貨）or 'miscellaneous things') is a fashion and design phenomenon that has spread from Japan throughout Asia. The term refers to everything and anything that improves your home, life and appearance. It is often based on household items from the West that are regarded as kitsch in their countries of origin, but it can also be Japanese goods, mainly from the fifties, sixties, and seventies. In Japan there are also so-called Asian Kakka in de zakka stores; that usually refers to Southeast Asia. The interest in Nordic design or Scandinavian design, both"
"Boro (textile) Boro (Japanese: ぼろ) are a class of Japanese textiles that have been mended or patched together. The term is derived from Japanese ""boroboro"", meaning something tattered or repaired. As hemp was more widely available in Japan than cotton, they were often woven together for warmth. Hemp usage was necessitated by the fact that cotton, a tropical plant, could not be cultivated in cold areas such as the Tohoku region, especially the northernmost region of Aomori Prefecture. Furthermore, during the Edo period fabrics made from silk and cotton were reserved for only a select portion of the upper class."
"worldwide like the kimono. A happi (or happy coat) is a straight sleeved coat that is typically imprinted with the family crest, and was a common coat for firefighters to wear. Japan also has very distinct footwear. Tabi, an ankle high sock, is often worn with the kimono. Tabi are designed to be worn with geta, a type of thonged footwear. Geta are sandals mounted on wooden blocks held to the foot by a piece of fabric that slides between the toes. Geta are worn both by men and women with the kimono or yukata. Through a long culinary past,"